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CHARTING A COURSE # Columbia College has a strategy for every phase of a student's experience. Above: Columbia College students aim high. 1301 Columbia College Dr. Columbia, SC 800.277.1301 columbiasc.edu 198 AUGUST 2014 usairwaysmag.com preparation for a successful future. From the moment a Columbia College student sets foot on campus, the Institute engages with her to support the transition from high school and connects her with exciting opportunities to prepare for her career. The experience starts with academic and professional advising, which guides students' coursework and helps them identify professional goals. Career coaches assist with resumes and interview preparation, while dedicated faculty and staff connect students with community leaders and mentors via internships, projects, job shadowing, and research. This real-world experience prepares young women for success, tapping into the potential of future leaders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs. Whatever the path of a Columbia College grad, she'll tread it with greater ease, thanks to the vision of her alma mater. PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE Columbia College T here was a time when college seniors languished in their last semester, putting off real-world decisions until after graduation. But that "I'll-think-about-it-tomorrow" approach just isn't practical in today's workplace. Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina, understands the importance of preparing its students to succeed in an increasingly global and competitive world. The 160-year-old liberal arts institution also has the compassion to know that transitions are tough. Inexperience, and sometimes low conﬁdence, can hinder a young woman's progress and realization of her dreams. The solution? The Institute for Leadership & Professional Excellence at Columbia College. Comprehensive, and with personal attention to each student's development, the Institute combines liberal arts education with real-world experience, giving young women well-rounded http://www.columbiasc.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2014

Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
Did You Know?
Hot Spots: Best Cultural Sites
Great Escapes: RIU Hotels and Resorts
Style Spotlight: Beach Wear
Golf: Wyndham Championship
Diversions: Stargazing
Connections: Everybody's Business
Gear Up: Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Vancouver
Great Tastes: Bonefish Grill
Special Section: Orange County, California
University Spotlight: Salisbury University
Special Section: Celebrate Opera
To Your Health: Lumiday and Luminite
Special Section: Newport News, Virginia
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Great Dates: Las Vegas Marathon
Special Section: Women's College Coalition
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2014